ArticleBioMed research international2017
The Needs and Resources of Drug Information at Community Pharmacies in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia.
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- How primary healthcare workers obtain information during consultations to aid safe prescribing in low-income and lower middle-income countries: a systematic review.BMJ global health · 2020Pooled it
- Comparison of MyDispense with in-person simulation in drug information training of pharmacy curriculum - a randomized cross-over study.BMC medical education · 2025Trial
- Patterns of drug-related problems and the services provided to optimize drug therapy in the community pharmacy setting.Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society · 2023Article
- Utilization of drug information resources among community pharmacists in Jordan: A cross-sectional study.Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundCommunity pharmacists are in a key position to provide information on drugs and thus promote the rational use of drugs.
objectivesThe present study was designed to determine the needs and resources of drug information in community pharmacies.
methodsA prospective institution based cross-sectional study was carried out and data were collected on 48 community pharmacists in Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia, using interviewer administered structured questionnaire.
resultsAlmost all pharmacists (
conclusionsCommunity pharmacists in Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia, are often accessed for drug related information. But there are limitations in using up to date and most reliable resources. Therefore, intervention aimed at improving pharmacists' access to and evaluation of drug information is urgently needed.
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